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Teapot: C.1902 & A-1928

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Description

Red earthenware coated in white slip with incised decoration under yellow and brown lead-glaze

Notes

History note: Mrs Born-Straub, Thun, from whom bought in September 1903 by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

19

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Place(s) associated

  • Albligen ⪼ Canton of Bern ⪼ Switzerland

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928-12-07) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr

Components of the work

Visible Surface composed of slip ( white)
Body
Decoration
Spout And Handle

Materials used in production

red Earthenware
Lead-glaze

Techniques used in production

Lead-glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 1778/M.S
  • Location: On one side of shoulder
  • Type: Inscription

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1902 & A-1928
Primary reference Number: 72835
Old object number: 1978
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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